The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is seeking multiple long-term visiting scholars for the 2027-28 academic year. Scholars will spend 9 to 12 months during the 2027-28 academic year in residence at the Minneapolis Fed, starting in summer or fall 2027.

Institute visiting scholars conduct independent research, contribute to the research activities of the Institute, and participate, when appropriate, in Federal Reserve Bank initiatives locally and across the system. Scholars are competitively compensated and receive office space at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

To be eligible, researchers must have completed their Ph.D. in economics (or a related field such as Public Policy) and be employed by an academic or research institution. This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants.

Please use this portal to submit your expression of interest for this visiting scholar position. You will be asked to provide a CV, the dates you are available, and a brief statement describing the research you plan to work on during your visit.

For questions please contact: MplsInstitute@mpls.frb.org